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Ref NoDEP/TAH/2/1/1
TitlePhotograph of marasmus
Date1920s
TermPaediatrics
Diet and nutrition
Description Of ItemFrom the collection of Haldane Tait. Photographs of a malnourished child in an armchair. Captioned: example of gross marasmus - stunting of growth, old look, severe underweight. All result of both under and improper feeding. Formerly quite a common condition, seldom seen unless in cases of child neglect. Copies of older photographs.
Extent2 pieces
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